Kellie – Total money lost $33 Type of a scam Online Purchase I placed an order Apr. 2nd 2016, I found the ad on facebook. They took my money via paypal. The name was Rifinho. The website also has a drop down menu for US dollar, Euro, British Pound stirling, Canadian Dollar and Austrailian Dollar. …
Eddie – Victim Location 73179 Type of a scam Online Purchase Attempted to buy a yorkie puppy form this company. The originally asked me to western union them 495 dollars to have a puppy shipped to me. Prior to completing the transaction I searched the internet and found that this company had already scammed several …
Jessica – Victim Location 83705 Type of a scam Home Improvement We received a handwritten note on legal yellow pad paper offering to buy our rental house. The house was identified by the address. The house is not for sale. We do not live there, how did this person get our names (first and last)? …
Kevin – Victim Location 45420 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes CALLED TO STATED THAT CONSUMER HAD WON MONEY VIA HIS PHONE NUMBER BEING SELECTED. CONSUMER INSTRUCTED TO GO TO WALMART AND WIRE MONEY.
Zachary – Victim Location 44070 Total money lost $187.68 Type of a scam Online Purchase You buy one product and they continue to overcharge you for things you never ordered or authorized. If you call them they will hang up on you, they will not allow you to talk to anyone else and will argue …
Larry – Victim Location 93727 Total money lost $8,500 Type of a scam Home Improvement This person was at Home Depot and approached me when he saw I was looking at tile. Asked me if I was going to buy it, if I had anyone in mind to do the work. He said this was …
Virginia – Victim Location 33605 Type of a scam Phishing Juan texted me about a car I had for sale on Craigslist. I had a bad feeling so I said I changed my mind about selling it. So then when I tried to log into Netflix the following day I could not get in. I …
Jordan – Victim Location 38501 Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency Initially posed as my son, injured in car wreck, not his fault but blood alcohol elevated, jailed. Need $25000 bail, did not want his wife to know. Fake attorney called, gave case number 13A6785. I am 94 years old.
Kelli – Victim Location 27514 Total money lost $39.95 Type of a scam Online Purchase The website JustFab, when initially visited, offers a good deal for being a new customer and displays a countdown for how long it lasts. This leads people to rush through the purchase, not realizing they’ve signed up for a VIP …
Richard – Victim Location 59034 Type of a scam Employment I received an Email from a Jordans Inc. for a work at home job. I sent them basic info that they requested like my name, phone number, and address. Then a while later I received a text message from a Mike Butler informing me on …
Tara – Victim Location 27713 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order Requesting an order to be placed using a certified check.
Amelia – Victim Location 08758 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes i was told i won a settlement in a law suit in the amount of 25,000.00 dollars.they said i had to pay court cost and taxes up front to get the money. i said i did not have the money,they said they would lend me …
Audrey – Victim Location 04401 Total money lost $70 Type of a scam Online Purchase I purchased a Red Bull fleece lined hoodie and never received and confirmation info or anything. Just a text message with a broken link.
Aaron – Victim Location 40361 Total money lost $500 Type of a scam Online Purchase Bought a rottie pup through the website and was to flown to me through veltron pet services. Took my money, never seen my pup
Lacey – Victim Location 90265 Type of a scam Online Purchase I supposed this Craigslist "buyer" could conceivably, eventually respond with a satisfactory answer…BUT as of now… I’ve exchanged 1/2 dozen emails….with "buyer" who clearly wrote "he had arranged money…" was allegedly READY TO BUY EXCEPT for my having to BUY an online report from …
Erin – Victim Location 54245 Type of a scam Phishing I am selling a car on craigslist. The above number left a voice mail asking what was the price on the car. I do have the price listed on craigslist. A little leary, I had my husband call and the above number said it was …
Noah – Victim Location 16426 Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order I recieved an email to submit for a job in my student email through SNHU. I figured sure, why not. I didnt guve much info, just my name and address. I received a letter in the mail today to deposit a 2400 check …
Theresa – Victim Location 10036 Total money lost $64.99 Type of a scam Online Purchase The whole website is a fake. They advertise as they sell products but once you paid, you never heard back from them. The website is a direct advertiser from YouTube. I am surprised YouTube allows scammer to advertise on their …
Tony – Victim Location 92220 Total money lost $10 Type of a scam Charity Received an email thanking me for my donation and I have never heard of this organization. Not sure how they got my credit card info.
Scott – Victim Location 08012 Total money lost $188 Type of a scam Online Purchase Trial size skin care products. Use for 14 days @ $4.95 skin care 0.05 oz. and eye care $3.95. Trial price!!!! After 14 days they charge for what they say are regular sizes of their products. Prices are never shown …
Kristin – Victim Location 28530 Type of a scam Government Grant i was contacted by jackie winfrey saying i was eligible for a grant for 50.000 but i have to send her 1000.00 for the processing fee. she continues to call saying they will put 1000 in my bank acct which i have to return …
Cara – Victim Location 07304 Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes *** *** *** *** has been selected as the 2015 Best Business of Jersey City in the category of Lingerie. The Jersey City Best Businesses Program is an annual program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Jersey City area. Recognition is …
Dominique – Victim Location 93630 Total money lost $71 Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill Ordered new phone covers from a company on the Internet @ jatters.com. Then got an email that the charges could increase due to product coming from out of the country for import fees that has Emailed the company 3 …
Bridget – Victim Location 63050 Total money lost $29 Type of a scam Online Purchase I ordered a shirt from this website for my daughter. He is supposedly a musical artist. I paid by my debit card and never received the merchandise.
Todd – Victim Location 34241 Type of a scam Travel/Vacations At around 3:30pm on 8/2/2017, "Jeremy" called and said, " Hi this is Jeremy. I’m with American . Can you hear me okay?" I said ‘Yes’ and realized instantly what I had done. I asked who he was and he hung up. I called the …
Preston – Type of a scam Phishing Email Detail: Subject: I’m Shocked Content: It never occurred to me that this http://reward.jeandesjardins.com/wonderful really works! It makes my day! *** ***
Cindy – Victim Location 93454 Total money lost $1,200 Type of a scam Investment This person makes contact through friends and business associates to provide a marketing system, then asks for additional monies 10k to invest in the X-games purchasing hotel rooms in advance for the event. Then he provide no marketing, no return on …
Ashley – Victim Location 18914 Type of a scam Online Purchase I’ve contacted this gentlemen at jaydenpitbullhome . I asked for pics of the puppies parents and i’ve asked for his address since i’m suppose to go pick up a puppy sunday august 12 and i’ve called him 5 times and emailed him about 5-6 …
Abigail – Victim Location 85003 Total money lost $15,000 Type of a scam Investment I gave him $1,500 to invest and partner with him to continue to build web pages for people. I was going to receive interest on the money when his clients paid him. I had applied for a position to work telemarketing …
Meghan – Victim Location 22980 Type of a scam Online Purchase Looking online for a puppy and came across this website advertising dachshund puppies for 50% off. Texted with the business who indicated I would need to send $250. I asked if we could drive the 5 hours to meet the puppy and the person …
